Bordeaux by Society Diffusion Useful Knowledge (5 results)

Uncoloured; light age-toning to the edges of the margins, light soiling, short repaird tear to lower margin (hardly visible) otherwise a very good example. An early Victorian detailed plan of Bordeaux, drawn by W.B.Clarke and engraved by J.Henshall, with two views inset below. From the 1844 edition published by Chapman & Hall for The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.

Detailed engraved map of the city with vignette view of the city from the Quai des Salinieres. Fine condition with good margins. 14.5 x 13".

unbound. Map. Original engraving with hand colored detail. Sheet measures 13 3/8" x 16". London: Balwdin & Cradock, 1832. Incredibly detailed city plan of Bordeaux, France, including two illustrated views from the Quai des Salineres and the Quai des Chartrons. Streets, plazas, prominent buildings, gardens, plazas and other points of interest are labeled. The map depicts the city on the eastern bank of the Garonne River. Depths of the river are indicated in feet. Illustrations drawn by W.B. Clarke, and the map was engraved by B.R Davies. In very good condition, with minor foxing to margins not affecting the image. The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, or SDUK was formed in 1826 and published low cost maps with the goal of reaching a large market while still maintaining high quality and precision.

A very appealing and attractive plan of the famous French "wine" town of Bordeaux. The city is seen in great detail, nestling beside the Garonne river. There are two excellent vignette views of the city, as seen from differing angles, running along the base of the plan. Published by Charles Knight for the S.D.U.K. Size: 355 x 430 mm. Steel engraving with original outline colour. Later hand colouring. Good condition.

Condition: Fine. This originally hand-colored engraving is from "The Complete Atlas of Modern, Classical and Celestial Maps, together with Plans of the Principal Cities of the World". The work was published in 1857 by Edward Stanford for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. --- The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. --- Paper Size ~ 14" by 16 7/8".